The Primary Factor Underlying Escalating Health and Long-Term Care Costs

question 47

Multiple Choice

The primary factor underlying escalating health and long-term care costs is:

• A) more people are reaching old age.
• B) older people and their families are paying less for care.
• C) older people's disproportionate utilization of hospital and physician services.
• D) the growth of medical technology.

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